Popular Baby Names 1918

Classic names that peaked in 1918 — now making a comeback.

200 names1241 girl1028 boy
These 1918 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Josephine
Girl
France
God Will Add
#64
Vivian
Girl
France
From the Latin name Vivianus which was derived from Latin vivus "alive". Saint Vivian was a French bishop who provided protection during the Visigoth invasion of the 5th century.
#87
Miriam
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
bitterness
#248
Lucille
Girl
France
light
#283
Frances
Girl
Latin
Frenchman
#405
Dorothy
Girl
English-speaking countries
Gift of God
#462
Hartie
Girl
American
Strong and brave
#501
Berneice
Girl
English-speaking countries
victory bringer
#502
Sakae
Unisex
Japan
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
Junice
Girl
American
a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.
#505
Misayo
Girl
Japan
beautiful generation
#505
Valesta
Girl
American
{language: English, meaning: A unique name with no well-documented meaning but associated with strength and beauty}
#506
Earther
Girl
English
of the Earth
#507
Wynnell
Girl
American
Blissful or joyful, a combination of 'win' and the suffix '-ell'
#507
Elizabethe
Girl
England
God is my oath
#509
Castoria
Girl
Greece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#512
Thema
Girl
Greece
theme or subject matter
#514
Evagene
Girl
Greece
Well-born, noble.
#515
Rosella
Girl
Italy
little rose
#515
Nervia
Girl
Italy
The name presents a connection to strength or vigor.
#519
Olivet
Girl
France
Derived from the olive tree
#519
Lucell
Girl
American
light
#521
Euzelia
Girl
Greece
well-born, noble
#524
Rula
Girl
Arabic
Gazing at the stars
#527
Snoda
Girl
American
A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.
#529
Liola
Girl
Italy
goddess of light
#531
Vacie
Girl
American
Vacie does not have a widely recognized meaning in English. It may be considered a modern invention or variation of othe
#531
Cordula
Girl
Germanic
Heart, daughter of the heart
#532
Argentine
Girl
Argentina
silvery
#535
Isbell
Girl
England
God is my oath
#536
Laverna
Girl
[Roman Mythology]
Meaning unknown. Laverna was the Roman goddess of thieves and thievery.
#536
Kikue
Girl
Japan
A chrysanthemum
#537
Marguret
Girl
English-speaking countries
Pearl
#538
Haruko
Girl
Japan
From Japanese 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
#541
Hisaye
Girl
Japan
It means 'spring valley' (春谷) or 'excellent valley' (優良谷) depending on the kanji used.
#541
Salvadora
Girl
Spain
Savior
#541
Agnese
Girl
Italy
Pure, holy
#542
Francelina
Girl
France
Little Frenchwoman; French descent
#542
Theone
Girl
Greece
Meaning 'goddess' or 'divine.' Often associated with the goddess Theia, the Greek goddess of sight.
#545
Aldona
Girl
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#546
Sachiye
Girl
Japan
a child of happiness
#547
Loneta
Girl
American
a variant of 'lonely' or 'solitary'
#549
Clois
Unisex
American
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551
Wannie
Unisex
American
Possibly derived as a diminutive of names ending in -ann.
#551
Bergetta
Girl
Swedish
Bright or shining
#553
Misao
Girl
Japan
Meaning 'idea' or 'thought', commonly associated with wisdom.
#553
Elese
Girl
American
Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#554
Flarrie
Girl
American
famous, bright
#554
Willabell
Girl
American
A combination of 'Will' and 'Belle', meaning beautiful will or desire.
#554
Arnice
Girl
American
Noble
#555
Orleen
Girl
American
light; pale; from the 'golden' or 'fair' land
#558
Gerarda
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
Strong spear
#562
Tessie
Girl
[English]
Diminutive of THERESA.
#566
Alvana
Girl
American
A feminine form of Alvans, related to 'intelligent', 'bright'.
#569
Cova
Girl
Spain
cave; cove
#569
Gladus
Girl
Latin-speaking countries
Derived from 'gladus', a term often translated as 'sword,' symbolizing strength and courage.
#569
Verble
Unisex
English
derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'
#569
Doroty
Girl
Poland
gift of God
#571
Margeurite
Girl
French-speaking countries
pearl; daisy flower
#571
Genivieve
Girl
French-speaking regions
derived from 'Geneviève', meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe'
#575
Birty
Girl
United Kingdom
a diminutive form of the name Beatrice
#578
Malvine
Girl
Germanic
deriving from 'Malvinus', meaning 'sailor'; similar connotation with elegance and grace
#578
Kazmiera
Girl
Poland
A peaceful ruler
#580
Alvada
Girl
American
Noble friend
#583
Raffie
Unisex
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#586
Iolia
Girl
Greece
Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.
#588
Sybil
Girl
[English]
Variant of SIBYL. This spelling variation has existed since the Middle Ages.
#588
Tazuko
Girl
Japan
Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.
#589
Aleene
Girl
American
bright, shining light
#591
Arzelia
Girl
American
God is my strength
#594
Leuvenia
Girl
Benelux countries
Derived from the city name Leuven, which means 'beloved'.
#594
Hermania
Girl
Latin
Meaning 'the warrior' or 'soldier'.
#595
Ogreta
Girl
Croatia
a variation of Margaret meaning 'pearl'
#595
Plumer
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#595
Pensacola
Girl
USA
A place name of Native American origin, possibly means 'long-haired people' or 'hair'.
#596
Zenola
Girl
Latin America
serene or peaceful
#597
Arleaner
Girl
American
a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'
#598
Gayola
Girl
Latin
happy, cheerful
#599
Georgietta
Girl
Italy
farmer
#604
Minyon
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#604
Luciell
Girl
American
light
#605
Iney
Girl
USA
Light
#608
Giselda
Girl
Italy
pledge, hostage; pledge
#609
Satsuko
Girl
Japan
Child of the season
#609
Sirkka
Girl
Finland
The strong-willed or victorious
#609
Winogene
Girl
American
charming or graceful.
#610
Lile
Unisex
France
a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal
#611
Waneda
Girl
American
Graceful one
#611
Petronia
Girl
Italy
Feminine form of PETRONIUS.
#613
Wilberta
Girl
English
resolute protector
#614
Atherine
Girl
American
pure
#615
Brucie
Girl
American
Brown-haired
#615
Olwyn
Girl
Wales
White hoof
#615
Luverne
Unisex
American
To love
#619
Leverne
Unisex
English-speaking countries
From the alder tree or place of the alder.
#624
Almeater
Girl
American
Elder or wise
#625
Marguriette
Girl
France
Pearl
#629
Hesta
Girl
Greece
Star; Favorable
#630
Chlorine
Girl
International
Greenish-yellow color
#634
lolabelle
Girl
French
Beautiful Flower
#636
Luceille
Girl
France
Light
#636
Hurtha
Girl
Middle East
the one who elevates or uplifts
#637
Lueella
Girl
American
light
#639
Vinna
Girl
American
Winning, joyful
#639
Iline
Girl
English-speaking countries
Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'
#640
Kimiye
Girl
Japan
A precious or beautiful tree
#643
Sayoko
Girl
Japan
Born in a fortunate or auspicious time.
#643
Howardine
Girl
American
Derived from Howard, meaning 'high guardian' or 'watchman'.
#647
Madelen
Girl
French-speaking countries
woman from Magdala
#647
Columba
Girl
[Late Roman]
Late Latin name meaning "dove". The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit in Christianity.
#649
Reca
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#651
Ample
Girl
USA
sufficient, abundant, or rich in quantity.
#656
Mildra
Girl
English-speaking countries
gentle strength
#656
Idalou
Girl
American
Daughter of the Idol.
#657
Elethia
Girl
English-speaking countries
Truth
#658
Venera
Girl
[Russian
Russian, Bulgarian and Albanian form of VENUS.
#660
Vaudie
Girl
American
Brave
#665
Shinobu
Unisex
Japan
From Japanese 忍 (shinobu) meaning "endurance", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.
#667
Longina
Girl
Ukraine
Derived from 'Longinus', meaning 'long' or 'tall'.
#668
Murtha
Unisex
Ireland
sea warrior
#672
Nellora
Girl
American
derived from 'Nell', meaning 'bright, shining light'
#672
Fumiyo
Girl
Japan
Child of abundant beauty; prosperous child
#674
Lotha
Girl
India
Remorseful spirit
#674
Irene
Girl
Greek-speaking countries
peace
#675
Lousie
Girl
American
Famous warrior
#675
Foye
Unisex
American
fire; passion
#677
Narciss
Girl
Latin
Derived from 'Narcissus', referring to a flower and also meaning 'to be numb' or 'to be faint'.
#677
Merial
Girl
English-speaking countries
of the sea
#678
Jolan
Unisex
Hungarian
God is gracious
#679
Arrah
Girl
India
completely without, free.
#680
Edmere
Girl
England
means 'wealthy' + 'famous' or 'noble'.
#680
Nicolasa
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
victorious people
#682
Salomea
Girl
Poland
Polish form of SALOME.
#684
Eunetta
Girl
American
Derived from 'Eunice', meaning 'good victory'.
#685
Elvine
Girl
French-speaking countries
a variant of 'Alvin', meaning noble friend
#690
Cornia
Girl
Latin
Horn
#691
Everal
Unisex
Unknown
Possible derivation from 'ever' implying eternal or everlasting.
#691
Eleda
Girl
African
Possibly derived from names like Elea or Elida, with no specific definition.
#693
Stephie
Girl
American
A diminutive form of 'Stephanie', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
#695
Inabelle
Girl
English-speaking countries
Beautiful and graceful
#696
Madelon
Girl
France
Young girl
#696
Ellese
Girl
English-speaking countries
God's promise
#702
Modell
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'model,' suggesting beauty, elegance or a representation.
#703
Virginnia
Girl
American
Virgin or pure
#707
Bronislava
Girl
Poland
glory of the protector
#708
Guerina
Girl
Italy
a form of the name 'Guerrina' which derives from 'guerriero' meaning warrior
#708
Methyl
Girl
International
Referring to a chemistry term for a specific molecular structure.
#709
Eufrasia
Girl
Greek
joy, happiness
#710
Luby
Unisex
American
A derivation possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'
#710
Etolia
Girl
Greece
A beloved name with deep roots
#712
Loraine
Girl
[English]
Variant of LORRAINE.
#713
Arlice
Unisex
American
Noble, graceful
#716
Iolanda
Girl
Italian
Violet flower
#716
Saleta
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
Derived from the name 'Salome', meaning peace.
#716
Tessibel
Girl
USA
A variation of Tessa or Isabel
#716
Magel
Girl
Israel
a gift from God
#719
Floree
Girl
English-speaking countries
Flower.
#721
Dorothie
Girl
Greece
Gift of God; Derived from the name Dorothy.
#723
Elizebth
Girl
Hebrew
God is my oath; Pledged to God
#723
Pasqualena
Girl
Italy
born during Easter
#723
Toini
Girl
Finland
a form of the name Antonia, meaning 'priceless'
#725
Truma
Girl
Hebrew-speaking regions
gift or seasonal harvest.
#726
Edytha
Girl
English-speaking Countries
rich in war; prosperous in battle
#728
Nellean
Girl
France
Bright, shining light
#730
Ethyleen
Girl
English-speaking countries
True to the ethylene
#731
Clodean
Girl
American
Variant of 'Klo,' which means 'glory'
#733
Jozefa
Girl
Poland
God will increase.
#733
Leoner
Girl
Spain
Lioness; brave as a lion.
#736
Bernida
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
A variation of the name 'Bernice', which means 'bringer of victory'.
#738
Saveria
Girl
Italy
derived from the Latin 'savio' meaning 'wise' or 'reputable'.
#738
Umeko
Girl
Japan
From Japanese 梅 (ume) meaning "plum" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
#738
Thada
Girl
Ireland
Brave
#742
Pauleta
Girl
Spanish
small
#744
Reesie
Girl
American
enthusiasm
#746
Dalores
Girl
Spain
sorrows
#751
Margerie
Girl
France
Pearl
#754
Ovalee
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#754
Luola
Girl
China
meaning 'beautiful jade'
#755
Eldona
Girl
Hispanic countries
noble
#760
Ellease
Girl
American
God is my oath
#762
Arsula
Girl
Latin
little bear
#763
Olee
Unisex
American
A variant of Olive; symbol of peace.
#763
Creolia
Girl
American
belonging to the Creole culture
#765
Vetha
Girl
India
knowledge
#765
Odene
Girl
American
difficult to define; a variant of 'Odin'
#766
Ellawese
Girl
American
The bright one
#769
Estanislada
Girl
Poland
the one who achieves glory
#771
Armita
Girl
Persia
A noble and virtuous woman
#772
Armintha
Girl
Greek
Unique, full of grace
#775
Eua
Girl
Poland
Well-being
#777
Tamaye
Girl
Japan
People's precious
#778
Ollene
Girl
American
English
#779
Borgny
Girl
Norway
Help or protection
#780
Moline
Girl
French-speaking countries
Mill or gristmill
#781
Sylvina
Girl
Latin
from the woods
#781
Ivetta
Girl
Slavic countries
a form of the name Yvette, meaning yew tree
#784
Eurith
Girl
United Kingdom
a name often associated with 'golden' or 'bright'
#785
Michiye
Girl
Japan
beautiful wisdom
#785
Euella
Girl
American
wealthy
#787
Elizebath
Girl
American
Hebrew; English
#789